Torey TJ DeFalco, an American volleyball player and Olympic medalist, is our Man Crush feature this week.
Born April 10, 1997, in Springfield, Missouri, TJ stands at 6’6” (1.98m) and dominates as an outside hitter. He’s currently signed with JTEKT Stings in Japan’s V.League, after pro stints in Italy and Poland.
Career Highlights
- Olympic Games Paris 2024: Bronze medal with Team USA
- FIVB World Cup: Gold (2023 Japan), Bronze (2019 Japan)
- Nations League: Silver in 2022, Bronze in 2018
- NCAA Championships: Back-to-back titles with Long Beach State (2018, 2019), plus Most Outstanding Player in 2019
Paris 2024 Olympic Stats
- Total Points: 78 (avg. 13 per match)
- Attack Points: 67 (47.18% efficiency)
- Block Points: 5 (13.89% success)
- Serve Points: 6 (7.69% success)
His spike reach? A jaw-dropping 340 cm (130 in). Block reach? 328 cm (129 in).
From Huntington Beach High to Long Beach State to the Olympic podium, TJ’s mix of raw athleticism and finesse makes him one of the most dangerous outside hitters in the game.
